Chicago White Sox (24-23) at Seattle Mariners (23-26) | T-Mobile Park | 6:40 PM CT / 9:40 PM ET
The Chicago White Sox (24–23 after losing last night) face the Seattle Mariners (23–26 after winning yesterday) for Game 2 at T-Mobile Park. We’re on a THREE-GAME ROAD LOSING STREAK after last night’s loss. Anthony Kay (3-1, 4.61 ERA) starts for us against Bryce Miller (expected to piggyback with Luis Castillo).
This is Game 2—can we bounce back and stop the road slide?
Last Night: Road Losing Streak Extends
Last night’s loss extended our THREE-GAME ROAD LOSING STREAK. After winning the Crosstown Classic and hitting TWO GAMES OVER .500, we’ve cooled off on this West Coast trip. We’re now 24-23 (ONE game over .500) and need to bounce back tonight!
Current Status:
- 24-23 record (ONE game over .500)
- THREE-game road losing streak
- Lost last night to the Mariners
- Series tied 2-2 this season
After the high of the Crosstown Classic win, we’ve come back down to earth. Time to bounce back in Game 2!
White Sox Season: 24-23, ONE Game Over .500
Record: 24-23 (One Game Over .500, Three-Game Road Losing Streak)
We’re 24–23 and ONE game over .500 after last night’s loss to the Mariners. We were riding HIGH after Edgar Quero’s walk-off in the Crosstown Classic, but the THREE-GAME ROAD LOSING STREAK has brought us back to reality. Still, 24-23 is LIGHT YEARS better than losing 121 games in 2024!
Key Stats:
- 59 home runs (6th in MLB – POWER!)
- Munetaka Murakami: 17 HRs (MLB LEAD!)
- 24-23 record (ONE game over .500)
- 10-13 on the road (struggling away from home!)
Anthony Kay Tonight:
- 3-1, 4.61 ERA this season
- 1.54 WHIP (allows baserunners)
- Trying to stop the three-game road losing streak
- Facing Bryce Miller/Luis Castillo piggyback
We need Anthony Kay to step up and our offense to wake up on the road!
Seattle Mariners: 23-26, Won Last Night
Record: 23-26 (Three Games Under .500, Won Yesterday)
The Mariners are 23–26 and three games under .500 after beating us last night. They’re 13-14 at home and trying to get to .500 themselves.
Mariners Status:
- 23-26 record (three games under .500)
- Won last night against us
- 13-14 at home (decent at T-Mobile Park)
- Series tied 2-2 this season (we beat them 2-1 at our place earlier!)
Pitching Tonight:
- Bryce Miller expected to piggyback with Luis Castillo
- Miller hasn’t pitched much this season
- Castillo is 0-4 (still winless!)
Mariners Key Players:
- Randy Arozarena: 13 doubles, 4 HRs, 19 RBIs
- Trying to win the series at home
The Mariners are struggling like us but they won last night. We need to bounce back!
Key Matchups at T-Mobile Park
Anthony Kay (3-1, 4.61 ERA) vs Bryce Miller/Luis Castillo
Kay is 3-1 but has a 4.61 ERA. The Mariners are using a piggyback with Miller and Castillo (who’s 0-4!). Attack them!
Munetaka Murakami (17 HRs, MLB LEAD!) vs Mariners
Murakami has the MLB LEAD with 17 homers! End the road slump and go deep at T-Mobile Park!
White Sox Offense vs Mariners Pitching
We’re on a THREE-game road losing streak. The offense needs to wake up in Seattle!
Bounce Back Game
Lost last night. THREE-game road losing streak. Fresh start in Game 2!
What the White Sox Need at T-Mobile Park
Anthony Kay Gives Us Length
Kay is 3-1 this season. Give us 6 solid innings and keep us in the game!
OFFENSE WAKES UP ON THE ROAD
We’re 10-13 on the road and on a THREE-game road losing streak. TIME TO HIT!
Munetaka Murakami Extends MLB Lead
Seventeen homers (MLB LEAD!). Hit #18 and extend the lead!
Stop the THREE-Game Road Losing Streak
Lost three straight on the road. Win tonight and get back to .500!
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Bounce Back!
Final Score: White Sox 5, Mariners 3
Anthony Kay battles—6 innings, 3 runs. Not dominant but keeps us in it.
Munetaka Murakami hits his 18TH homer (extends MLB lead!). Our offense wakes up against the Mariners’ piggyback pitching! We score 5!
The Mariners score 3 but we BOUNCE BACK from last night and stop the road losing streak!
Two-run win. We’re 25–23. TWO GAMES OVER .500! End the three-game road slide!
Why Game 2 Matters
We’re 24–23 (ONE game over .500) after losing last night. We’re on a THREE-GAME ROAD LOSING STREAK (10-13 away from home!). Murakami has 17 homers (MLB LEAD!). The Mariners are 23–26 after winning yesterday.
Win tonight and we’re 25–23. TWO GAMES OVER .500! Stop the road losing streak and bounce back!
Can Kay stop the slide? Will Murakami extend his MLB home run lead? Can we bounce back from last night?
After losing 121 games in 2024, staying over .500 on a West Coast road trip would show REAL progress!
Go Sox. Bounce back and stop the road losing streak in Seattle!